I would take one amazing itinerary for me to cruise without a balcony. We spend a ton of time out there and would really miss it. It's our little sanctuary for breakfast, lunch some dinners and just quiet time on sea days. I'm far less fussy on my cabin than I am my balcony.

totally agree, love our balconies, love being able to go outside whenever we feel like, especially at night in jammies to look at the stars